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Geneva Motor Show: Audi RS4 Cabrio

That's what our man on the scene, Autoblog Spanish's Alberto said about the Audi RS4 Cabrio--clearly smitten, he
was particularly fond of the interior treatment. And after talking a look at these live shots, we can't help
but feel a little amorous ourselves.

But there's more here than just beauty, as one might imagine from a
Four-Ringer conjuring up the 'RS' moniker. Audi has equipped their latest with serious brawn in the form of a 420 bhp
V8 engine. Sport seats thoughtfully arrive as standard-fit (unlike the chairs fitted to the Avant and sedan).

Sporty product family completeAudi RS 4 now also in Avant and Cabriolet versions

From this
summer, Audi will for the first time be offering additional versions of the RS 4. Following the successful market
launch of the saloon at the end of last year, the Avant and Cabriolet versions will be appearing at dealers from the
summer. This will round off the RS 4 family. This highly emotionally charged, high-performance product from quattro
GmbH unites the characteristics of a sports car with supreme everyday qualities. This is as true of the saloon version
as it is of the Avant and the four-seater Cabriolet.

The RS 4 has numerous new features to distinguish it.
Most notably, there is the V8 engine with an output of 420 bhp. This is the first time that a manufacturer has combined
petrol direct injection with a high-revving concept. Engine speeds of up to 8,250 rpm are possible. Another highlight is
the suspension with the latest generation of quattro permanent four-wheel drive and Dynamic Ride Control. The Cabriolet
and Avant have likewise been subjected to a rigorous regime of weight reduction measures to make sure that they are
equally sporty. Even though the engineers have systematically applied lightweight construction principles, all RS 4
versions feature luxurious equipment that singles out the Audi RS 4 as a high-performance vehicle suitable for everyday
driving.

The Audi RS 4 Avant

Beautiful estate cars are called Avant. A maxim that is equally
applicable to the Audi A4 and to the new top model, the RS 4 Avant. In it, Audi combines the characteristics of a sports
car with the practical virtues of an Avant.

Racing technology clad in civilian garb: a principle that
applies both to the
RS 4 Avant and to its saloon counterpart. The first RS 4 generation was available exclusively
as an Avant, because it was clear that there was market demand for that body version. Although in production for only
slightly more than one and a half years, sales of the first-generation RS 4 Avant topped 6,000 units. Incentive enough
to include this attractive body version in the range again.

There are numerous new features that give the RS
4 Avant a distinctive flavour while still identifying it as a member of the A4 family. The single-frame radiator grille
with a rhombus-pattern grid, the additional air inlets at the front end and the alloy wheels developed specially for
the RS 4, together with the flared wheel arches, clearly set the Audi RS 4 Avant apart from a standard A4. Flared sills
and lower door trims coordinated with the sills are other differentiating features. Then there are the RS 4 badges at
the front and rear, as well as on the side rubbing strips.

Over and above providing visual accents, the rear
apron with the two large, oval tailpipes and the subtle but effective roof spoiler are actually highly functional.
Another example: the ride height of both the Audi RS 4 Avant and its saloon counterpart is 30 millimetres lower than
that of the standard A4. To accommodate this change, the track of both axles has been widened. The car not only sits
more unwaveringly on the road as a result, but also handles better.

Attractive and convenient: the RS 4
Avant's load area combines an exclusive atmosphere with optimum usability and a versatile layout. The successful
interior design and multifunctionality set new standards in this class. The variable load-area floor provides generous
storage capacity. It can be opened wholly or in part, or removed altogether. The low loading lip and smooth side edges
facilitate loading of objects of up to one metre in width. The smooth-surfaced inner side panels have no bulges, making
the load area look extremely tidy at all times. A full range of ingenious details such as a net for small items and
lashing points enhance the practical utility of the Audi RS 4 Avant.

A virtually level load area is created
by folding down the divided rear seat. The luggage cover and load guard are housed in a space-efficient housing that
can be folded away together with the seat back.

With its functionality and outstanding driving
characteristics, the new
Audi RS 4 Avant is not only a worthy successor to the first generation, but surpasses it
in every respect. Even more sporty, spellbinding and practical: this Avant is a very special car.

The
Audi RS 4 Cabriolet

Never before has an open-top production Audi had so much power on tap: the RS 4
Cabriolet puts the brand at the forefront of the four-seater convertible segment. The 420 bhp V8 engine transforms the
open-top RS 4 into a veritable sports car that is also ideal for relaxed cruising. As well as sporty performance, the
RS 4 Cabriolet treats its passengers to an acoustic experience of the finest calibre, because the unmistakable sound of
the V8 engine is enough to set the pulse of any car enthusiast racing. Particularly with its roof open, the hearty sound
of the eight-cylinder engine reaches the occupants' ears unfiltered.

Visually, the Cabriolet is recognisable
at first glance as a member of the
RS 4 family. The rhombus-pattern single-frame grille, the additional air
outlets and the new RS 4 wheels lend the open-top four-seater a highly dynamic flavour.

Inside, the seats
are the main feature distinguishing the RS 4 Cabriolet from the Avant and saloon. Whereas the other two body versions
are equipped with
RS bucket seats, the Cabriolet comes with sports seats as standard, though
RS bucket
seats can be ordered as an option. The most important information units in the Cabriolet are combined beneath a domed
cover.

The electro-hydraulic hood can be opened entirely automatically in 21 seconds. The roof can be
operated at up to speeds of 30 km/h. This makes it possible to open or close the roof when out and about in town, for
instance, or before parking the car. The glass rear window is heated. This guarantees a clear view to the rear in all
weather. The acoustic hood, a standard feature of the RS 4 Cabriolet, sets new standards for soft tops. New fabrics of
a higher material density and an additional cushioned mat around the C-post keep the noise level inside the car with
the hood almost on a par with the saloon. As with the saloon and Avant, the ride height of the Cabriolet has been
lowered by 30 millimetres compared with the A4 Cabriolet. This emphasises the car's sporty appearance.

Even
if the Audi Cabriolet's weight has been rigorously trimmed down, in common with all other RS 4 models no corners have
been cut with either its equipment or its standards of safety.

The further improved crash strength of the
latest A4 Cabriolet generation has likewise benefited the open-top RS 4. The front and side airbags are standard
features, as are the rollover bars that extend behind the rear seats in the event of the car overturning.

Engine

The 420 bhp V8 revs up to a speed of 8,250 rpm. With its displacement of 4,163 cm3, this
outstanding engine breaks through the magic barrier for a production saloon of 100 bhp per litre. The highly compact
power unit reaches its peak torque of 430 Nm at 5,500 rpm. At least 90 percent of the maximum torque is available
between 2,250 and 7,600 rpm. The result is excellent pulling power at all times, enabling the driver to drive in a
relaxed style without frequent gear changes.

Audi's RS 4 saloon employs groundbreaking FSI technology. The
petrol direct-injection unit delivers enhanced power output based on more efficient combustion of the fuel/air mixture.
The engine is also more responsive. The performance of the RS 4 clearly demonstrates this progress: it reaches the 100
km/h mark in
4.8 seconds (Avant 4.9 seconds, Cabriolet 4.9 seconds), and 200 km/h in
16.6 seconds (16.9
seconds; 17.5 seconds). On all three versions, the speed is governed electronically when the needle reaches 250
km/h.

Audi has deployed the high-revving engine principle for the first time in the RS 4. The advantages of
this principle are superior power output at high engine speeds, a smooth power flow and eager responsiveness all across
the revs range. Further fortes are the car's outstanding agility and fast-revving response as well as the kind of
racing-style engine sound that drivers of such cars simply expect. As a result of these qualities, the eight-cylinder
power unit provides maximum thrust and performance in virtually all driving situations. The constant flow of power from
bottom-end speeds all the way up to 8,250 rpm is equally appropriate for a relaxing driving style with minimum
gearshifting and for exploits worthy of the racetrack.

The V8 power unit is ultra-compact in its dimensions,
fitting snugly into the engine compartment of the RS 4 without necessitating any modifications to the body. The camshaft
and ancillaries, with the exception of the alternator, are all driven by a chain for easy maintenance. An all-new
development, the eight-cylinder unit powering the RS 4 includes such features as modified pistons and con rods, a new
crankshaft together with its bearings, and new cylinder heads.

A dual-branch exhaust system with enlarged
pipes provides even higher power output. These extensive measures have enabled the 4,163 cm3 engine to break through
the magical 100 bhp per litre barrier.

The car's power-to-weight ratio is also impressive: 3.93 kg per bhp
is a figure that only the most thoroughbred sports cars were able to offer just a few years ago. The figure for the
Avant is only slightly higher.

Drivetrain

Audi translates the engine's power into
locomotion in typical style: the latest generation of quattro permanent four-wheel drive, which featured first in the
RS 4 saloon and offers a asymmetric/dynamic torque split of 40 (front axle) to
60 (rear axle) in
conjunction with the self-locking centre differential, is one of the main reasons why the RS 4 is still able to provide
traction when other drive concepts have long since reached their limits. quattro drive is further enhanced by the DRC
suspension system (Dynamic Ride Control), which significantly reduces the rolling and pitching movements of the vehicle
about its transverse axis and rear axle.

The 30 millimetre lower ride height compared with an Audi A4, the
wider track at the front and rear axle and the sporty spring and damper settings help the RS 4 to meet the developers'
ambitious handling objectives and place it in the realm of a genuine sports car.

The brakes, too, represent
new dimensions in their innovation. The 18-inch format provides optimum deceleration.

Floating, perforated,
ventilated brake discs measuring 365 millimetres in diameter are fitted at the front, and there are likewise perforated,
ventilated brake discs at the rear with a diameter of 324 millimetres. The specifically flow-enhanced brake ventilation
incorporating NACA jets on the underbody of the car ensures optimum cooling of the brakes, however high a load they are
subjected to.

The latest generation of ESP has been modified specifically to suit the particular properties
of this high-performance vehicle. It now intervenes later and for shorter periods. It is also possible to disable the
ESP in two stages. In the first stage only the traction control (ASR) function is disabled; the other ESP functions
remain fully active. In the second stage the ESP is completely deactivated, including the traction control. All
electronic control then ceases.

The servotronic steering has been specially tuned to the requirements of a
sports car. With its direct response and short travel, it is outstandingly well suited to the overall character of all
RS 4 versions.

Audi has likewise adapted the six-speed gearbox to the handling requirements of a sports car.
With its precision navigating through the shift gate and its short travel, it enhances driving pleasure and prompts the
driver to change gear more often than the universally free-revving engine actually needs.

Light and
comprehensive

Although weight was one of the main considerations in the development of the Audi RS 4, the
car boasts an extensive range of equipment. Standard features include a deluxe automatic air conditioning system, as
well as the concert radio system. Central locking and electric windows are also featured as a matter of course in a car
of this class. The Audi parking system at the front and rear helps avoid irritating dents and scratches when parking.

The high-intensity xenon plus headlights provide optimum visibility. The RS logo is worked into the
flat-bottomed RS sports steering wheel as well as into the seat upholstery and door sills.

Two of the
functions controlled directly from the ergonomically designed
RS sports steering wheel are the lap timer and the
Sport button. Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) provides sporty, dynamic handling by significantly reducing body roll and
pitch, while nevertheless providing an exceptionally high standard of ride comfort for a sports car. All RS 4 models
come with 18-inch cast aluminium wheels of 5-spoke design. As an optional extra, there are 19-inch wheels of a double
7-spoke design. Here, too, weight saving is combined with sporty design.

There are countless echoes of motor
racing around the interior of the RS 4 models. These include the extensive use of carbon fibre and aluminium. The engine
is started at the push of a button.

In the saloon and Avant, the front passengers are accommodated on sports
bucket seats. These provide maximum support even when the car is driven energetically, for instance round a racetrack.
On these seats, the width of the seat base and seat back can be adjusted electrically as preferred. Even greater
lateral support can be obtained by pressing the Sport button. As well as calling up a modified, more spontaneous
throttle response and an even more sporty sound from the exhaust system, this function inflates the seat side sections,
supporting the driver even more securely.

The Cabriolet is equipped with leather-upholstered sports seats,
which likewise provide very good support but also take the higher comfort requirements of Cabriolet drivers into
account. Here too, RS bucket seats are available as an option.

Audi offers an extensive range of optional
extras for the RS 4. They include the navigation system plus and the symphony radio system. On the RS 4 saloon and RS 4
Avant, various exterior mirror versions (optionally also with fold-in function), the sports suspension plus and the
comfort package are also available. This comfort package comprises features such as cruise control and heated front
seats.

For customer preferences above and beyond this range, quattro GmbH offers an extensive customisation
service by the name of Audi exclusive.

A refined flow of power in conjunction with superlative comfort and an elegantly understated
appearance: this is the new Audi S6 / S6 Avant. It is the sporty top model in the luxury-class family of models
comprising the Audi A6 saloon and A6 Avant, which took the market by storm following their launch in 2004 and have
since garnered countless accolades worldwide from both customers and experts within the trade.

The S6, the
latest product to result from the systematic application of Audi's philosophy of sportiness, will go on sale in the
spring of 2006. Its appearance will coincide with the launch of the S6 Avant, the estate-car version that combines the
exemplary versatility and variability of an Avant with the decidedly sporty character of the new Audi S6.

In
response to the challenge to deliver supreme performance that always remains perfectly under control, the new Audi S6
will be powered by a completely new ten-cylinder V-configuration engine. This engine, a virtually identical version of
which is likewise fitted in the new Audi S8, makes maximum use of its resources: with a displacement of 5.2 litres, it
mobilises an output of 435 bhp (320 kW) at 6,800 rpm. It reaches its peak torque of 540 Nm between 3,000 and 4,000 rpm.
Between 2,500 and 5,500 rpm, torque of over 500 Nm is available. This engine, weighing only 220 kilograms, is thus able
to guarantee superior pulling power in every driving situation.

FSI petrol direct injection, a principle
that has proved its worth in the most successful racing car ever built, the Le Mans winning Audi R8, plays an
instrumental role in this model's refined flow of power. The saloon is capable of racing from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2
seconds (S6 Avant: 5.3 seconds); the top speed is electronically governed to 250 km/h.

Both the driveline
and the steering and suspension have been modified to reflect the immense power potential of the new Audi S6. The
six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission, supplied as standard, accomplishes swifter gear changes; the steel-spring
suspension is configured for greater agility and a more direct response, as is the servotronic steering. The
latest-generation quattro permanent four-wheel drive with a 40:60 torque split naturally ensures optimum propulsion in
all conditions. Thanks to this concept, the new Audi S6 sets itself apart as the progressive alternative to all its
competitors.

One of the key requirements in the development of the Audi S6 was to provide a high standard of
comfort in every situation, for all its sporty emphasis. This vehicle consequently also demonstrates over long distances
that there is no inherent contradiction between refined power and the scope for the driver and passengers to enjoy a
highly relaxing form of travel.

The interior offers a luxurious atmosphere. It features, for instance, new
sports seats complete with integral head restraints, exclusive leather/Alcantara upholstery on all five seats and
deluxe automatic air conditioning plus, with separate temperature distribution for the driver's and front passenger's
sides.

For all the uncompromising and methodical nature of the technical concept, the external appearance of
the Audi S6 is decidedly understated and elegant. The
S6 saloon is characterised by such features as 19-inch
wheels, subtly flared front wheel arches, the striking single-frame grille with vertical double struts and a
harmoniously integrated rear spoiler, and the Avant has a modified roof spoiler.

The two daytime running
light strips, each comprising five LEDs, are both a trendsetting safety element and an innovative masterstroke of
design; they are integrated into the front bumper and, when switched on, serve as an unmistakable distinguishing
feature of the S6.

Engine

Newly developed V10 with FSI technology and ample torque
characteristic

Ten-cylinder petrol engines have long been regarded as a particularly sporty type of power
unit. In the form of a V-engine they are short, compact and correspondingly light. The number of moving parts required
for ten cylinders is moreover relatively low, bringing the added bonus of low friction losses. It is no coincidence
that the Gallardo super sports car built by Lamborghini – an Audi subsidiary – is driven by a widely
acclaimed V10 engine. The V10 in the new Audi S6 is a completely new engine which first appeared in the Audi S8 and has
now been specifically retuned for use in the top model of Audi's luxury class.

Its ten cylinders are divided
into two cylinder banks arranged at an angle of 90 degrees to each other, and each with two overhead camshafts (DOHC
principle); the spacing between cylinder centres is 90 millimetres – one of the reasons why this 220-kilogram,
four-valve engine is so compact. A special intermediate frame reinforces the cast aluminium crankcase.

The
bore is 84.5 millimetres and the stroke 92.8 millimetres, producing a swept volume of 5,204 cc. With its crankpin
offset of 18 degrees, the V10 fires at an ideal spacing of 72 degrees crankshaft angle. A balancing shaft located
between the cylinder banks eliminates the free inertial forces of the first degree and contributes equally towards the
engine's notable refinement.

All four camshafts are adjusted continuously through 40 degrees crankshaft
angle depending on load and engine speed, thus optimising filling of the combustion chambers and consequently enhancing
the power output. The camshafts are driven by no-maintenance chains and actuate the total of 40 valves via roller cam
followers. The task of engine management is handled by two separate control units.

The V10 in the new Audi
S6 uses FSI petrol direct injection. This permits a high compression ratio of up to 12.5:1 and therefore a highly
efficient combustion process. The injection system delivers the fuel directly into the combustion chambers in precisely
metered amounts, at a pressure of up to 100 bar.

Innovative FSI technology has impressively demonstrated its potential in motor sport – the R8 racing car
equipped with it participated five times in the Le Mans 24 Hours for Audi, winning the race on four of those occasions.

The powerful ten-cylinder engine is designed not simply with power in mind, but to an even greater extent
for impressive torque. It achieves 435 bhp at 6,800 rpm, but delivers the peak torque of 540 Nm at engine speeds
ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 rpm. Over 500 Nm of torque is on tap between 2,500 and 5,500 rpm. The engine exhibits
spontaneous throttle response and very refined running, and under load it also produces sonorous acoustics, as befits
this dynamic car.

The engine gives the Audi S6 the road performance of a high-calibre Gran Turismo. The Audi
S6 saloon is capable of racing from 0 to 100 km/h in
5.2 seconds, and the S6 Avant takes a mere one-tenth of a
second longer. The speed is not governed electronically until the needle reaches 250 km/h.

The engine
consumes an average of approx. 13.4 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres.

The entire drivetrain of the Audi
S6 has been designed from scratch. The engine's power on the S6 is translated into locomotion by a six-speed tiptronic
as standard, which adapts to the driver's style by means of an intelligent feature. The software program that controls
this automatic transmission electronically has been optimised to deliver more dynamic gear changes compared with other
Audi models; the gear changes are noticeably swifter.

The driver can call up the transmission's
"S" sport mode via the selector lever – it still performs upshifts even at relatively high engine
speeds. And it is possible to change gear manually in both modes by means of the aluminium-look shift paddles mounted
to the steering wheel. The selector lever has an aluminium look and – like the steering wheel – is trimmed
in smooth leather.

The servotronic steering with its variable ratio has a more direct response than in the
A6. This, too, results in even more agile handling.

Power and control

Typically for an
Audi, the new Audi S6 likewise takes quattro permanent four-wheel drive as its basis. Its virtues are already widely
acknowledged: superior traction in all driving conditions. More than a quarter of a century of expertise acquired in
this domain by the Ingolstadt-based brand has led to the development of a new quattro generation with
asymmetric/dynamic torque split – further evidence of Audi's guiding principle of "Vorsprung durch
Technik".

A centre differential, installed longitudinally in the driveline, distributes power between
the front and rear wheels, always according to the prevailing situation. The split in the basic setting is 40 percent
to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear. This slightly rear-biased torque split has been chosen to place even
greater emphasis on the sporty, dynamic character of the Audi S6.

If the surface conditions change –
for instance if they are wet or slippery, or if the car is driven onto a different type of road surface – the
purely mechanical differential responds without any delay; depending on the road situation at any given moment, it can
divert up to 85 percent of power to the rear wheels or as much as 65 percent to the front wheels. If a wheel on one
axle spins (wheel slip), it is moreover brought under control by the Electronic Differential Lock EDL, which applies
the brakes.

The electronic stabilisation program (ESP) shuts down in two stages: when the ESP button is
pressed once, only the ASR traction control system is deactivated; ESP remains active, to stabilise the car if needed.
The instrument cluster briefly displays "ASR off" and the ESP symbol remains permanently lit. This mode stays
active in the S6 until ASR is switched back on by pressing the ESP button a further time. On the S6, ASR does not cut in
automatically once a defined speed is exceeded (as is the case on the A6 / A6 Avant). If the ESP button is pressed for
longer than three seconds, all ESP functions are switched off. Only the electronic differential lock EDL and ABS remain
active. Pressing the ESP button a further time switches all ESP functions on again. As a result, the desired degree of
electronic assistance can be determined by the driver via the ESP button. Without ASR traction control, the degree of
stability can, within certain limits, be determined by the driver via the accelerator pedal. This permits a decidedly
sporty driving style if desired.

The drivetrain concept of the new S6 always ensures that the enormous
forces generated by the V10 engine can genuinely provide efficient, minimal-loss propulsion, something that vehicles
with one driven axle only rarely achieve. It is consequently able to develop and use high levels of power all the time.

Chassis

Firmer and more spontaneous

The dynamic suspension layout of the new
Audi S6 is based on a technology that has already demonstrated its sports calibre in the most challenging of
conditions: the refined four-link front suspension acknowledged as a typical Audi feature and the self-tracking
trapezoidal-link rear suspension carried over from the Audi A8. This combination gives the S6 one of the most complex
and efficient rear suspension layouts currently available. In terms of its kinematic behaviour, this technical treat
already provides a foretaste of the sporty, active characteristics of the Audi A8 – measures that enhance
directional stability, steering precision and handling convenience. The entire layout is designed in such a way as to
produce a neutral response with a moderate tendency to understeer when the very high limits of handling are approached.

The principal components of the chassis feature lightweight aluminium construction, resulting in decisively
lower unsprung masses. The targeted use of sheet steel, on the other hand, achieves optimum rigidity wherever it is
required. In selecting specific materials and manufacturing methods for each individual suspension link, Audi's
engineers have been able to ensure that the chassis represents an optimum blend of low weight, high rigidity and
safety.

As a reflection of its explicitly sporty character, the suspension settings of the S6 have been made
firmer, even compared with the A6 sports suspension, and at the same time assures a high standard of comfort for
long-distance driving. As the elastokinematics have likewise undergone comprehensive modifications, the
Audi S6
is always noticeably more agile; meanwhile, driving stability and traction have been further optimised.

The
Audi S6 is equipped ex works with 19-inch cast aluminium wheels of a 5-arm wing design. The wide tyres are of size
265/35 R19. An 18-inch brake system assures supreme braking performance and is resistant to fading even under high
loads.

Its four large discs are ventilated, the discs on the front wheels measuring
385 millimetres
in diameter and those at the rear measuring 335 mm. The brake calipers are painted black, and are adorned with an
exclusive S6 badge at the front.

Design

Supremely athletic presence

The models
in Audi's S range have traditionally epitomised systematic sports appeal. This applies in equal measure to the new S6,
which now dynamically hones the visual impact made by the A6. These models are renowned for their inherently light and
elegant character – their very distinctive aesthetic appeal reflects their exceptional status as sports models in
the luxury class.

The S6 cuts an even more supremely athletic figure out on the roads – but without
even the slightest hint of aggression. The most striking differences are to be found at the front end. The eye-catching
single-frame grille displays the S6 emblem, and its vertical aluminium-look struts are of a double design by way of
further differentiation. There is an air inlet beneath the grille. A spoiler lip at the front end of the car provides
an additional sporty highlight.

Another innovation in the front bumper is a pioneering development in terms
of both safety and style: the separate LED daytime running lights, each of which consists of five white light-emitting
diodes and consumes only a minimal amount of energy. When these light strips are switched on, the effect is utterly
distinctive: they make it incredibly easy to identify the new Audi S6, and the low-down position of the daytime running
lights gives the car a dynamically flat appearance. To accommodate this concept, the fog lights have been incorporated
into the main headlights, the covers of which are tinted grey. Xenon plus headlights are provided as standard; Audi
adaptive light with dynamic cornering light is optional. The rear light units incorporate LED brake lights as standard,
and the
S6 Avant in addition has tail lights using LED technology.

The front wheel arches are flared by
14 millimetres. The door trim strips are likewise wider, to accentuate the “S” characteristics, and are
painted in the body colour. Other striking differentiating features are door sill trims bearing the
S6 logo at
all four doors, the rear spoiler integrated subtly into the luggage compartment lid – whereas the S6 Avant has a
roof spoiler – aluminium-look exterior mirrors, the V10 emblem at the front beneath the side turn indicators, and
an S6 logo on the rear end. The vehicle's tail end also displays a colour-contrasting diffuser in the bumper and the
four ellipsoidal tailpipes of the exhaust system, with its notably sporty acoustics.

Interior

Luxury and refinement in detail

In the same way as the body's styling, the interior of the new Audi S6,
too, reflects a character of dynamic elegance and high quality – from the architecture of the driving area that
surrounds the driver to the Audi MMI user interface (Multi Media Interface), which remains unequalled by any competitor
thanks to its logical, intuitive operating principle.

The luxurious interior of the S6 features specific
highlights. For instance, there is a new generation of sports seats. They have integral head restraints and pronounced
lateral supports, and are upholstered in Alcantara/Leather; Silk Nappa leather is available as an option. The front
seats are electrically adjustable in multiple directions as standard, and include a lumbar support. The three rear
seats, which display the same material, are equipped with L-shape head restraints which afford a better view to the
rear.

The three-spoke multifunction leather sports steering wheel with the S logo is a typical example of
the hand-crafted character that Audi so often achieves in its attention to detail: it is trimmed in smooth leather and
displays a colour-contrasting double seam with a special seam pattern.

The shift paddles, which are mounted
to the steering wheel (in other words, they move as it is turned), have an aluminium-look finish. The selector lever,
too, has an aluminium look and is trimmed in smooth leather.

Carbon fibre is used as the material for the
applications. The material on the instrument panel represents a further innovation in the S6: it goes by the name of
"Flexmetallic" and correspondingly exhibits an anthracite-coloured metallic surface characteristic.
Anthracite is also the predominant colour featured on the other sections of the instrument panel. The centre console,
on the other hand, is in black.

The instrument needles and numbers are in white, using characteristic
S-style italics; the dials are in dark grey.

The standard Driver Information System DIS has an additional
digital speedometer in the new S6. The Audi MMI with 7-inch monitor in the cockpit is likewise included as standard.
There is a welcome screen customised specifically to the S6. The MMI furthermore integrates the extended-specification
radio system with double tuner and the DSP sound system with ten speakers and a
CD changer in the glove box. The
optional tyre pressure monitoring system displays the pressure and temperature of each tyre individually in the S6.

Audi is likewise innovative when it comes to phoning in the car: the new optional telephone system combines all
the advantages of a built-in phone with those of the mobile phone preparation. The mobile phone is connected up to the
vehicle’s own GSM module by means of Bluetooth interface. This renders an adaptor-type connection unnecessary and
the driver can leave their mobile phone in their pocket while on the move. Operation of the Bluetooth car phone is
likewise via the MMI system. A handset in the centre armrest can also be supplied as an option.

Safety

Systematic

Whereas the high standard of active safety of the new Audi S6 stems
principally from its superior engine power, pioneering quattro four-wheel drive and ESP, the sporty range-topping model
also boasts a full complement of passive safety systems. This model comes complete with a package of restraint systems
that are perfectly matched to the highly rigid aluminium body, including two full-size front airbags, side airbags for
the front seats and large-area Audi sideguard curtain head airbags. Side airbags for the rear seats are available as an
optional extra. All five three-point belts in the Audi S6 are of course fitted with belt force limiters; belt tensioners
are fitted on the front seats as standard.

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